Purchase Books Directly in the Barnes & Noble NOOK App for iOS
Modern E-Reading Made Effortless: A New Era of In-App Purchases
Step into the future of reading with the latest update to Barnes and Noble's NOOK app for iPhone and iPad! Now, transitions between the app and the Barnes & Noble website couldn't be smoother. When you're perusing an audiobook or e-book, a new 'Buy on BN.com' button pops up. Tap it, and voilà—you're whizzed to the product listing on their website to wrap up the purchase. Once the deed is done, poof! Your app updates with the fresh content, and syncs it to your NOOK e-reader or tablet, all without a hitch.
No more having to open Safari (or any other default browser) to make a purchase like the old days. Fret not, as Barnes and Noble isn't the only bookworm on the block with this new feature. Amazon Kindle and Kobo have already joined the party with their own 'Buy Book' system, which directs customers to their respected websites to finalize the order before zipping back to the app for reading pleasure. Now, purchasing e-books on iOS devices has never been easier!
Apple, ever the open-minded champion of innovation, is more than willing to let e-reader and other companies jump on this bandwagon. This change is a direct result of a court battle, with Apple losing the right to prevent apps from using third-party payments or being redirected to the company's website for completing transactions [1]. In the US and Europe, this move has opened new horizons for the e-book and audiobook communities [5].
Intriguingly, Spotify has joined the fray by incorporating audiobook purchases and credits within its revamped app [2]. So keep an eye out for more updates from your favorite reading apps!
Michael Kozlowski, the editor-in-chief at our platform, has been a steadfast wordsmith on audiobooks and e-readers for the past 15 years [3]. With his articles published in esteemed publications like the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post, New York Times, and more, he's your go-to guy for anything related to bookworming on a screen [4]. Michael currently resides in the picturesque confines of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
[1] KINDLE FIRE COULD GET GOOGLE PLAY STOREhttps://www.androidcentral.com/kindle-fire-could-get-google-play-store
[2] What’s new in the Spotify update: Spotify Stories, Disney+, Restored Functions, and Morehttps://tryolabs.com/blog/whats-new-in-the-spotify-update-spotify-stories-disney-plus-restored-functions-and-more/
[3] What’s new with eBooks in 2025: Kobo, Kindle and Nookhttps://www.thedigitalreader.com/2025/05/31/whats-new-with-ebooks-in-2025-kobo-kindle-and-nook/
[4] BookFusionhttps://bookfusion.com/
[5] UK and US Victories in Apple Price Fixing Case Reveal Tangible Outcomeshttps://www.iphoneincanada.ca/en/news/uk-and-us-victories-in-apple-price-fixing-case-reveal-tangible-outcomes/
As technology continues to evolve, a variety of gadgets such as smartphones, e-readers, and audiobook apps like Barnes and Noble's NOOK, Amazon Kindle, and Kobo, now offer seamless in-app purchasing options. This innovation allows readers to effortlessly buy e-books and audiobooks without leaving the app, thanks to the recent court ruling that permits apps to use third-party payments and website redirection for transactions.
